jury duty scam

The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents about a jury duty scam involving callers who falsely claim individuals missed service and face arrest. The scam operates by telling people they have an outstanding warrant after failing to report for jury duty. Officials urged caution regarding unsolicited phone calls, emails, or text messages related to jury service that threaten arrest.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a resurfaced jury duty scam where a victim was falsely told they missed federal jury duty and faced an arrest warrant. Scammers demanded $15,000 via kiosk and requested a video conference with someone posing as a judiciary member, but the victim did not comply and reported the incident. Authorities emphasize that legitimate agencies never demand payments or threaten arrests over unsolicited calls.

A person nearly fell victim to a jury duty scam involving a spoofed call from the sheriff's department, which demanded $9,000 to resolve fabricated citations. The scammer provided personal details and directed the victim to a gas station kiosk for a fraudulent payment, but the victim verified the scam with the actual sheriff's office.

A user changed their phone settings to screen calls, significantly reducing scam attempts. They described three common scams: fake cable company offers, debt-lowering schemes with hidden risks, and fake jury duty threats. The user advises not trusting unknown numbers to avoid scams.

A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report such scams are increasingly targeting Wake County residents.

A Cary woman lost thousands of dollars in a jury duty scam involving a crypto ATM. Authorities report that this type of scam is increasingly targeting residents of Wake County.